Weekend Happenings in Waukee: Tax Free Holiday, a Patch Party, Pancake Breakfast and More

Friday

Iowa Sales Tax Holiday

Iowa's Sales Tax holiday begins today. No sales tax will be collected on select clothing and footwear Friday and Saturday.

Than means a savings of up to 6 percent in Waukee and nearby West Des Moines. The exemption only applies to clothing and shoes that cost less than $100 per item. And some odd rules apply. Shoes without cleats are exempt, shoes with cleats are taxable.

Any store that is open from 12 a.m., Aug. 3 to 12 a.m., Aug. 5 is required to participate.

Exploration in Painting

Teenagers 14-17 are invited to participate in an Exploration in Painting at today beginning at 2 p.m. Taught by Waukee artist Wendy Rounds, cost for the class is $25 and all materials are provided. Young artists are encouraged to wear a smock or old clothing.

Classes for children ages 7-10 are held on Mondays and ages 11-13 on Thursdays. For more information, contact Wendy Rounds at Aloft Gallery, (515) 720-4987.

Waukee Patch's First Birthday Party

Join us tonight at to celebrate Patch's first year in Waukee. There will be food, soda, and cake in addition to a ribbon-cutting provided by the .

The event starts at 5 p.m. with the ribbon-cutting at 5:30 p.m. The party ends at 9 p.m. Stop out and say "hi," or drop in and hang. Can't wait to see you all there!

Saturday

Tanner Peard's Eagle Scout Fundraising Pancake Breakfast

Stop by the on Saturday from 7-11 a.m. to help Tanner Peard raise money for a landscaping project and earn his Eagle Scout designation.

  Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for children. They can be purchased at Waukee Hardware or at the door. All proceeds go back to paying for the cost of landscaping the project.

Jeremy Richards at Mickey's Irish Pub

Come out and listen to the sounds of the Jeremy Richards at Saturday at 9 p.m. There is no cover charge to attend.

Sunday

Church Services

Looking for a new place of worship? Here's a listing of all the Waukee churches and their times of worship. Check one out this Sunday!

650 Ashworth Drive, 8:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
900 Warrior Lane, 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
1155 S.E. Boone Drive, 10:30 a.m.
33365 335th St., 10 a.m.
1200 Warrior Lane, 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
400 S.E. Pleasantview Drive, 1 p.m.
670 Elm St., 11 a.m.
, meets at Prairieview School, 7:30 a.m.
29043 T Ave., 10 a.m.
305 N.E. Dartmoor Drive, 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
, at South Middle School, 8 a.m.